Green Bay police issue groveling apology to A.J. Dillon after viral clip of officer grabbing him
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Green Bay police offer fawning apologies to AJ Dillon after a viral clip of cop grabbing the Packers star by his COLLAR as he prepared to do the ‘Lambeau jump’ during Manchester City’s preseason game with Bayern Munich
- AJ Dillon was one of the fans who saw Man City play against Bayern Munich in July
- Packers star said he was asked to entertain fans during a rain delay
- In a clip that went viral, Dillon was grabbed by the collar by a Green Bay agent
- Police have now apologized to the running back ‘for the way he was treated’
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Green Bay police have apologized to Packers’ star who drove AJ Dillon back in the wake of an unsavory incident in which a cop grabbed him by the collar while watching Manchester City’s game against Bayern Munich in July.
Dillon was among the crowds for the star-studded preseason tie at Packers Stadium, saying at the time that he had been asked by the organization to keep the crowd entertained during a 30-minute rain delay.
The 24-year-old headed to the end zone in preparation for a ‘Lambeau Leap’ – a move that makes him leap into the crowd – but a tense moment was caught on camera when a police officer appeared to grab his hand. collar.
Green Bay Police have apologized after a cop grabbed AJ Dillon by the neck in July
Incident took place at Lambeau Field where Bayern Munich played Man City in a football match
The clip went viral on social media, with Dillon later telling fans there was a “miscommunication between parties,” but he has now received a full apology from the Green Bay police chief.
“I apologize to Mr Dillon for the way he has been treated,” Chief Chris Davis said in a statement.
“We value the strong relationship we have with the Packers organization, and the GBPD remains committed to working with them, along with the entire Green Bay community, to provide the best and most professional police service possible.”
He added that actions will be taken against the unnamed officer, but did not disclose details of what sentences would be handed out.
Dillon kisses his wife before the Packers’ NFL game against the Chicago Bears last week
Dillon appeared to downplay the incident when he took to social media in the aftermath
“I have had two allegations of GBPD policy violations by the officer involved and prescribed the appropriate corrective action,” Davis revealed via ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky. “We’re not giving any further details about human resources out of respect for the employee’s procedural rights.”
The Packers have also released a statement of their own, which appears to draw a line under the case, a full two months after the incident took place.
“We appreciate the Green Bay Police’s follow-up to the interaction that took place during the July 23 soccer game at Lambeau Field,” the Packers said.
“We respect their process in assessing the situation and its conclusions. We value our partnership with the Department and appreciate all they do to work with the Packers to ensure public safety at Lambeau Field events, including game days. We also appreciate the professionalism of AJ Dillon in handling the case.’
The match itself ended 1-0 to Man City with new signing Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal just 12 minutes into the game.
Dillon walks during the Packers’ 27-10 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the NFL season